FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CSAH 25

Carrying CSAH 25 over RUM RIVER

0.4 MI S OF JCT TH 27, Mille Lacs, Minnesota

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CSAH 25

The CSAH 25 bridge in Mille Lacs, Minnesota carries CSAH 25 over RUM RIVER. It was built in 1973, making it 53 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 3 sections, stretching 20.1 meters (66 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,050 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Minnesota bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 31.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How CSAH 25 compares

▼ 3.9
Load rating vs Minnesota average (35.7 t)
Bottom 23%
Lower load rating than 77% of Minnesota bridges
107
Bridges in Mille Lacs · 8 in Poor condition
CSAH 25 31.8 t
Minnesota average 35.7 t

Live comparison across Minnesota.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
44.8
Serviceability /30
21.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
31.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1973
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
20.1 m (66 ft)
Deck Width
12.9 m (42 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,050 vehicles/day
Structure Number
48512

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

CSAH 25 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare CSAH 25 against other structures in Mille Lacs and across Minnesota. Minnesota bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for CSAH 25?

CSAH 25 in Mille Lacs, Minnesota has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CSAH 25 inspected?

CSAH 25's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,050 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CSAH 25 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CSAH 25?

CSAH 25 has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CSAH 25?

CSAH 25 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CSAH 25 and does age affect safety?

CSAH 25 was built in 1973, making it 53 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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